Fostering
Have you ever thought about fostering and making a difference for children? You can be married, single, heterosexual, gay or lesbian, of any ethnicity, disabled, a homeowner or tenant, working or unemployed. If you enjoy the company of children and are patient, caring, open minded and committed, then fostering could be for you. If you are interested in finding out more about fostering, please look at our list of frequently asked questions below, and then contact us for an information pack.
- What is fostering?
- What sort of people can be foster carers?
- What sort of checks do you do on foster carers?
- Do I have to have a spare bedroom?
- Do I have to live in Middlesbrough?
- Will I get any payments?
- Do you accept applications from people who smoke?
- What's the next step?
- What happens if I decide to apply?
- Where can I get more information?
- Do you need foster carers from black and ethnic minority groups?
- Contact details
What sort of checks do you do on foster carers?
We must make sure that children are safe. This means that we will check your details with the Criminal Records Bureau and other agencies and you will also be asked for personal references. If you have a criminal record of offences against children, you will not be able to become a foster carer.